Middlesex County Marriage Licenses

Search for Middlesex County CT marriage license rules and requirements. You can learn how to get a marriage license, a marriage certificate, or marriage records from your local Marriage License Office, Clerk, Health Department, or Town or City Hall.

6. Residency Requirement: No, but you must apply in the town where one applicant lives or where the couple intends to marry

7. Witnesses: No

8. License Valid: 65 days

9. Waiting Period: No

10. Same-sex marriage: Yes

11. Marriage between cousins: Yes

12. Divorce/Widow: Yes, with disclosure and a certified decree

13. Proxy Marriage: No

14. Common Law Marriage: No

Questions/Answers about Middlesex County Marriage Licenses

What do you have to do to get married?

To get married in Connecticut, both members of the couple must visit the Town Clerk or local vital records office in person to fill out a marriage license application. You will have to meet certain age requirements, provide photo identification, and pay a fee. Once you have received the marriage license, you must perform a marriage ceremony while the license is still valid. Your officiant will fill out the marriage license and submit it to the proper government agency for recording. Once the license is recorded, the couple will receive a marriage certificate.

How do I get a marriage license in Middlesex County, Connecticut?

You will need to visit the local vital records office, typically the Town Clerk, to apply for a marriage license. Both members of the couple must meet the age requirements, present photo identification, and pay a fee. In Connecticut, you must apply for a marriage license in the town where at least one applicant lives, or where the couple intends to marry.

How much does it cost to get a marriage license in Connecticut?

In Connecticut, a marriage license costs $30, regardless of residency or the city in which the license is obtained.

How old do you have to be to get married in Middlesex County?

You must reach the minimum age of 16 to get married in Connecticut. Individuals who are between 16 and 18 must have written consent to marry from a Probate Court Judge.